Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza
Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit
On Wednesday, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The driver, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a decorated combat veteran, died in the blast. Seven others were injured. Livelsberger, who was struggling with PTSD, left behind letters expressing his political view
You know how sometimes you hear about hacking groups that cause trouble? Well, there’s this one in China called Flax Typhoon. They’ve been trying to get into government agencies to steal secret stuff. Recently, the US government said enough is enough and put sanctions on a Chinese company called Int
Did you know that some plastics can soak up heavy metals like a sponge? Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) mulch is designed to replace conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch in farming. The goal? To cut down on plastic waste and microplastics in soil. But it turns out, these tiny plastic bits can al
Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, a Green Beret from the 10th Special Forces Group, died in a dramatic event on New Year's Day. He rented a Tesla Cybertruck and blew it up outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Before his death, investigators found a note where Livelsberger expressed th
In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah, part of the critically endangered southern resident killer whales, made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Recently, she's been spotted doing the same with a newborn that has passed away. Scientists believe this behavior shows her grief. Orcas, like
Carvana, a used-car retailer, saw its stock prices drop recently after a short-seller firm called Hindenburg Research released a report. This report accused Carvana of some serious financial issues. The company was once on the brink of bankruptcy but made a strong comeback, impressing investors and
Learning a foreign language can be tough, especially if it's English! But a recent study found that enjoying the process and having grit (resilience) can make a big difference for students. Researchers looked at how much Chinese university students liked learning English (Foreign Language Learning E
With China aiming for a greener future, the spotlight is on making farming cleaner. This study looked at 268 cities in China, checking how well they cut carbon emissions in agriculture from 2001 to 2022. By using social network analysis and tweaking a gravity model, researchers found interesting pat
